The reasons why cities permit more or less homes depend on a variety of complicated factors, including desirability, open space and zoning laws.
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Mayor Todd Gloria wants to exclude more than 25,000 acres of land — most of it in wealthier neighborhoods — from a program that incentivizes homeowners to build accessory dwelling units.
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Some advocates for sexual assault survivors said the clearing of the backlog can bring closure for some survivors and lead to improvements in public safety.
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White actress sues San Diego County Library for not allowing her to portray Black civil rights iconsIt's one of a wave of legal complaints across the country claiming discrimination against a majority group.
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County inspectors found a vermin infestation and other violations at San Diego Post Acute Center, prompting a temporary closure of its kitchen.
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The U.S. Senate is moving forward with an effort to block California's nation-leading standards for vehicle emissions.
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La Jolla Playhouse recently opened a production of Jocelyn Bioh's Tony Award-winning play "Jaja's African Hair Braiding." Set in a Harlem hair braiding salon, the story explores love, family, friendship and the complexities of being an immigrant.
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UC San Diego researchers discovered that when people learn details about investment returns by members of Congress, their trust is reduced and so is their inclination to abide by the law.
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At the 2025 San Diego International Fringe Festival, a contemporary dance performance packs a powerful, contemplative punch, reflecting on the unrealistic standards placed on women — from beauty to perfection — while also recognizing whose voices are often excluded from these stories.
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The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved $4.3 million in emergency funding for a program that provides free developmental check-ups to children from infancy to 5 years.
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An expansion to the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant is in the works Wednesday and could be just 100 days away, according to an announcement by two federal agencies.
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